Long weekends in Christmas Island, 2026.
Christmas Island, 2026: 6 long weekends. 5 cost no leave at all, and 1 day of leave adds one more, for 19 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 24 January to 26 January: 3 days off, no leave needed (Australia Day)
- 21 March to 23 March: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
- 3 April to 5 April: 3 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday)
- 3 October to 5 October: 3 days off, no leave needed (Territory Day)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
Public holidays in Christmas Island, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Monday 26 January | Australia Day |
| Monday 23 March | Labour Day |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday |
| Saturday 25 April | Anzac Day |
| Monday 5 October | Territory Day |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Saturday 26 December | St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Christmas Island in 2026?
Christmas Island has 5 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 1 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Christmas Island in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Christmas Island have in 2026?
Christmas Island has 8 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 6 of them fall on a weekday.